Bombardier Pilots Get New Landing Rules to Avoid Engine Woes
Published Date: 3/4/2025
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Summary
If you fly a Bombardier BD-700-2A12, listen up! The FAA found a problem where the plane might lose some engine power during tricky landings under certain conditions. To keep everyone safe, pilots must update their flight manuals with new rules soon—no big costs, just smarter flying.
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Reduces Risk During RNP-AR Approaches
The FAA issued this directive after finding that a partial loss of thrust after an engine failure during an RNP-AR approach, under certain weight, altitude, and temperature (WAT) conditions, may cause a descent below the specified path guidance. The AD requires the AFM revision to address that unsafe condition and improve safety for RNP-AR approach operations in affected BD-700-2A12 airplanes.
Mandatory AFM Update for BD-700-2A12
If you operate a Bombardier Model BD-700-2A12 airplane, the FAA now requires you to revise the airplane flight manual (AFM). The AFM must be updated to incorporate the updated weight, altitude, and temperature (WAT) tables for required navigation performance authorization required (RNP-AR) approach operations.
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